Reviews of safaris to Southern Namibia
439 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Southern Namibia.
Mr L
Leicestershire
"Great experience"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 7 Sep 2019 and 11 Oct 2019
"An amazing adventure which we will never forget.
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The only thing that concerned us was the tipping on the Safari. We had taken enough USD to tip as per the guide, but did not expect there to be 5 people looking after us at each camp. What worries us about the tipping situation is whether the staff are being paid properly or are they reliant on tips." Read full review: 34 nights in Africa; 22 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The only thing that concerned us was the tipping on the Safari. We had taken enough USD to tip as per the guide, but did not expect there to be 5 people looking after us at each camp. What worries us about the tipping situation is whether the staff are being paid properly or are they reliant on tips." Read full review: 34 nights in Africa; 22 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs & Mr K
Geneva
"Unforgetful trip to Namibia"
I visited Namibia between 1 Sep 2019 and 22 Sep 2019
"Expert Africa had organized trips for us before and we were always satisfied.
This time, our contact is Tracy. She did an excellent job. We discussed on the phone our interest and expectation. The hôtels she recommeded were great. It was her advice to have the rental car delivered to BullsPort rather than we went back to Windhoek to collect the car. It saved us time and driving. We wanted to stay in the Fish River Lodge and by the time we confirmed the trip, it was not available. She followed through with the lodge and at the end, we got a room.
We had a lovely trip !
A big Thank You to Tracy !
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Great job ! Keep going !" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
This time, our contact is Tracy. She did an excellent job. We discussed on the phone our interest and expectation. The hôtels she recommeded were great. It was her advice to have the rental car delivered to BullsPort rather than we went back to Windhoek to collect the car. It saved us time and driving. We wanted to stay in the Fish River Lodge and by the time we confirmed the trip, it was not available. She followed through with the lodge and at the end, we got a room.
We had a lovely trip !
A big Thank You to Tracy !
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Great job ! Keep going !" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B.
Richmond
"Amazing Southern African Safari"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 31 Aug 2019 and 2 Oct 2019
"Overall it was a great trip and very well organized. Despite our booking the trip rather late EA managed to provide us a good mix of accommodation and we can honestly say that only one or two places were below average, most were excellent. Had we booked earlier I'm sure we would have been able to secure more first choice accommodation.
If we are fortunate to plan another trip to Africa in the future, we will definitely consider Expert Africa again, as well as recommend them to others." Read full review: 32 nights in Africa; 22 on a Namibia trip
If we are fortunate to plan another trip to Africa in the future, we will definitely consider Expert Africa again, as well as recommend them to others." Read full review: 32 nights in Africa; 22 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs C.
Blauzac
"A dream trip"
I visited Namibia between 27 Aug 2019 and 19 Sep 2019
"We loved everything about our trip. The choice of lodges was excellent. The car hire perfect. The route on the map was good and we didn't get lost. Frankly it would be hard to do better.
Thank you" Read full review: 23 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Thank you" Read full review: 23 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
London
"An amazing second trip to Namibia "
I visited Namibia between 23 Aug 2019 and 5 Sep 2019
"Our second visit to Namibia and every bit as good as the first with spectacular scenery and a very high standard of accommodation.
Peter, our guide/ driver was excellent and added to our experience. The activities were varied and we saw more wildlife than expected. Kolmanskop was excellent but the tour to Elisabeth Bay was an unnecessary add on in our view. We had a very uninspiring guide (Helmut) and would have enjoyed more time at Kolmanskop instead. Peter picked up our frustration with the guide but it wasn’t appropriate for him to do anything at the time.
We are already thinking about another trip!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Peter, our guide/ driver was excellent and added to our experience. The activities were varied and we saw more wildlife than expected. Kolmanskop was excellent but the tour to Elisabeth Bay was an unnecessary add on in our view. We had a very uninspiring guide (Helmut) and would have enjoyed more time at Kolmanskop instead. Peter picked up our frustration with the guide but it wasn’t appropriate for him to do anything at the time.
We are already thinking about another trip!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms B
N London
"EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME"
I visited Namibia between 2 Aug 2019 and 19 Aug 2019
"Thank you so much to Expert Africa and especially Maruska for making this trip possible and specifically tailored for us.
Maruska spent a lot of time tailoring the programme for us and answering ALL our questions (and we had a lot!) always in a very timely manner. Once in Namibia, everything went very smoothly and was easy.
We had an amazing time, in exceptional places and this trip would not have been possible without Maruska's help
Thank you!
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We should do more advertisement in countries outside UK. I am a French national and my family was very keen using a French agency but after a few exchanges with Maruska I could tell she was more efficient/responsive than people at other agencies.
Great services, thank you so much!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Maruska spent a lot of time tailoring the programme for us and answering ALL our questions (and we had a lot!) always in a very timely manner. Once in Namibia, everything went very smoothly and was easy.
We had an amazing time, in exceptional places and this trip would not have been possible without Maruska's help
Thank you!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We should do more advertisement in countries outside UK. I am a French national and my family was very keen using a French agency but after a few exchanges with Maruska I could tell she was more efficient/responsive than people at other agencies.
Great services, thank you so much!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs E & family
UK
"Very special place, Namibia. "
I visited Namibia between 9 Jul 2019 and 20 Jul 2019
"Utterly vast and alternately dotted with German cakes and rhino. That's Namibia. The people are lovely. The scenery staggering.
We went thinking we were going on holiday and returned realising we'd experienced the trip of a lifetime. A cliche I know but it's warranted in this case.
Make sure you've got a good set of wheels if you are travelling around (the investment in a Toyota Hilux/Ford Ranger or similar is worth it) and pray that the drought breaks soon. It's a tough and beautiful land." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
We went thinking we were going on holiday and returned realising we'd experienced the trip of a lifetime. A cliche I know but it's warranted in this case.
Make sure you've got a good set of wheels if you are travelling around (the investment in a Toyota Hilux/Ford Ranger or similar is worth it) and pray that the drought breaks soon. It's a tough and beautiful land." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr and Mrs A
Surrey
"June 2019"
I visited Namibia between 28 Jun 2019 and 14 Jul 2019
"We loved our trip.
At times we found the impact of the drought challenging - particularly in Etosha. Namibia is a stunning place and a wonderful place to travel in. The standards of accommodation, food and service were far higher than we expected. At times we felt a little uncomfortable with the luxury ( in some places we had wonderful days with out with our guides but at dinner it was the white members of staff we had not really met who sat down and ate with us, for example ).
The driving was perhaps more time consuming that we had imagined and it would have helped to have an idea of the lengths of the drives at the outset with the itinerary. However, the roads were good and we had no problems. We would recommend people take lots of music and podcasts to pass the time." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
At times we found the impact of the drought challenging - particularly in Etosha. Namibia is a stunning place and a wonderful place to travel in. The standards of accommodation, food and service were far higher than we expected. At times we felt a little uncomfortable with the luxury ( in some places we had wonderful days with out with our guides but at dinner it was the white members of staff we had not really met who sat down and ate with us, for example ).
The driving was perhaps more time consuming that we had imagined and it would have helped to have an idea of the lengths of the drives at the outset with the itinerary. However, the roads were good and we had no problems. We would recommend people take lots of music and podcasts to pass the time." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Jane/Chris
crolles
"A magnificent trip to a fantastic country"
I visited Namibia between 18 Jun 2019 and 2 Jul 2019
"We have absolutely no negative comments. The whole trip was perfectly planned and executed. There is nothing that in retrospect we would do differently. My wishes and tastes were perfectly interpreted by your organisation.
It was a real joy to drive on those empty gravel roads for hundreds of kilometers and gave a bit of a sense of adventure. We would recommend to anyone!
Our trip was not organised by Sabine but by Josh, who has left, so my comments apply to him." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
It was a real joy to drive on those empty gravel roads for hundreds of kilometers and gave a bit of a sense of adventure. We would recommend to anyone!
Our trip was not organised by Sabine but by Josh, who has left, so my comments apply to him." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Dr N
Edinburgh
"My May 2019 trip"
I visited Namibia between 16 May 2019 and 28 May 2019
"Another excellent, flawlessly organised, Expert Africa trip - special thanks to Sabina for her excellent advice and spending time to help us tailor exactly what suited us best."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for safari camps in Southern Namibia
Bagatelle Game Ranch
Bagatelle is a welcoming guest farm in the Kalahari. Visit as a stopover heading south or to enjoy the photogenic red dunes and varied wildlife.
Eningu Clayhouse
Scarcely an hour from Windhoek airport, Eningu is an artistic place to unwind amid the vast silence of the Kalahari.
Central Lodge
Central Lodge offers clean, fresh and comfortable accommodation surrounded by a well-kept garden in the centre of Keetmanshoop.
Kalahari Red Dunes
A good stop between Windhoek and Fish River Canyon, Kalahari Red Dunes is set around a dry lake on a private reserve, with excellent walking opportunities.
Kalahari Anib Lodge
Kalahari Anib Lodge is a comfortable stop between Windhoek and Fish River Canyon. Expect stunning Kalahari scenery, two swimming pools and lots of space.
Dabis Guest Farm
For good farm hospitality, wholesome cooking and an interesting farm drive, Dabis makes a great stop en-route from Lüderitz to the Sesriem area.
Kalahari Bush Breaks
Kalahari Bush Breaks, situated on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, is a perfect stop-over whilst driving between Namibia and Botswana.
Hotel Helmeringhausen
Hotel Helmeringhausen is a unique hotel in the heart of southern Namibia's farming district and makes a good stopover option.
Namtib Desert Lodge
A charming owner run lodge, located off the scenic D707, Namtib Desert Lodge is a convenient stop en route from the south to Sossusvlei.
Kanaan Desert Retreat
The tented Kanaan Desert Retreat offers a range of activities against the beautiful backdrop of the Namib Desert.
Otjimbondona
Otjimbondona Kalahari is a luxurious, peaceful and relaxing lodge conveniently located close to Windhoek's International Airport.
Kalahari Farmhouse
Kalahari Farmhouse, located in Stampriet has comfortable chalets in the gardens of an old farmhouse.
